14 thoughts on “Pennsylvania”

Hello, my fiancé and I are looking to move to Pennsylvania, he currently works as a security guard in New York state. I was wondering if there is a way to transfer his security license from New York to Pennsylvania, or if he has to re-register completely.
Thank you for your time,
Jessica.

Hello Jessica and thank you for looking into Security Guard Exchange Network of state licensed security guard training centers. Typically, one States’ license is not accepted permanently by another State. The main reason is that all states have different laws regarding the legal issues and liability issues security officers face while on duty. Our advise is for you to contact the Pennsylvania State Police, they will be able to tell you whether they will accept your existing New York Security Guard License. You can find a link to the PA State Police at the bottom of our Licensing Requirements page. Please feel free to contact us directly at 855-232-4827 that’s 855-BE-A-GUARD and any of our Security Guard training agents will be glad to help you further.

Thank you Colleen for your interest in Security Guard Exchange and its Network of Security Guard Training Centers across the US. Yes, you do need state certification in Pennsylvania to become a licensed Security Guard. You should contact the Pennsylvania State Police as they are the state licensing agency for ACT 235 registrations. You can visit the Pennsylvania State Police Lethal Weapons Training Program website at http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/lethal_weapons_training_program/7611 to get complete information on the registration process. You can also contact us directly should you have any additional question regarding Security Guard Training at 855-232-4827 that’s 855-BE-A-GUARD.

Thank you Colleen for your interest in Security Guard Exchange and its Network of Security Guard Training Centers across the US. You do need state certification to work as a security guard in Pennsylvania. Contact the Pennsylvania State Police as they are the state licensing agency for ACT 235 registrations. Visit the Pennsylvania State Police Training Program website at http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/lethal_weapons_training_program/7611 to get complete information. You can also contact us directly should you have any additional question regarding Security Guard Training at 855-232-4827 that’s 855-BE-A-GUARD.

I am interested in becoming an armed guard for the state of pennsylvania, but I currently possess an unarmed license for the state of New York. I Wanted to know the prices to obtain the unarmed and armed guard package for the state of pennsylvania.

Hello Ebony, You will need to contact the Pennsylvania State Police to attain an ACT 235 Authorization Letter. You will need to do this before you can attend any security guard training in Pennsylvania. You can visit the Pennsylvania State Police Lethal Weapons Training Program website at http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/lethal_weapons_training_program/7611 to get complete information on the registration process. Once you have the ACT 235 Authorization Letter in hand you can get registered for Security Guard Training. Feel free to contact one of our agents at 855-Be-A-Guard – (855)232-4827 to better discuss pricing and availability.

I was searching today to see if there was a licensing requirement in Pennsylvania for a guard as an individual. However, all I see is a slew of companies offering training. Is a license required? Or guard Card? The key word here is “required”. Thank-you

Thank you John for your interest in Security Guard Exchange and its Network of Security Guard Training Centers across the US. Yes, you do need state certification in Pennsylvania to become a licensed Security Guard. You should contact the Pennsylvania State Police as they are the state licensing agency for ACT 235 registrations. You can visit the Pennsylvania State Police Lethal Weapons Training Program website at http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/lethal_weapons_training_program/7611 to get complete information on the registration process.

You’re welcome John. We are very glad to hear that the information provided to you was accurate and relevant to your question. Security Guard Exchange prides itself on professionalizing the security guard industry and so we try very hard to provide the most accurate information regarding Security Guard Training. Security Guard Act 235 training is currently available in Pittsburgh, PA, Harrisburg, PA, and Philadelphia, PA through our network of Security Guard Training Centers. The next training ACT 235 Security Guard training sessions will begin in mid-fall, but remember you will need your ACT 235 Authorization letter before you can train. Feel free to contact one of our agents at 855-Be-A-Guard – (855)232-4827 to better discuss the availability.

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